Scott D. Miller, age 46, of Upper Sandusky, passed away unexpectedly at his mother’s house in Upper Sandusky on Friday, October 16, 2020.   Scott was born on September 27, 1974 in Marion to David W. Miller and Donna K. (Higginbotham) Miller. They survive as well as his step mother Cindy Miller.   He is also survived by his son Seth M. Lortz of Wharton, and his four legged companion Charlie.   Scott was a graduate of Upper Sandusky High School, class of 1993. He was...

Carol M. Bridenstine, age 73, of Upper Sandusky, Ohio, passed away at 5:34 AM on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at her home.   Carol was born in Marion, Ohio on January 23, 1947 to Solomon T. and Hazel S. (Devore) Bridenstine and they are both deceased. She was once married to Michael Mitchell and then Richard Ziegler.   Carol is survived by her daughter Christa Mitchell of Upper Sandusky, and a son Bill (Anita) Mitchell of Upper Sandusky. 2 grandchildren, Michael (Amy) Mitchell...

Larry William Latham, age 76, of Upper Sandusky, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020 in Columbus, Ohio. Larry was born in Greenville, Kentucky on January 31, 1944 to Lawrence and Zoetta (Hensley) Latham and they preceded him in death. Larry is survived by his step mother Margaret Latham of Tiffin.   Larry married Carla (Baker) Bennett on July 3, 1999, and they recently celebrated their 21st wedding anniversary and she survives in Upper Sandusky.   Larry is also survived...

Robert Dale Tong Sr, age 99, of Upper Sandusky, and formerly of Morral, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday September 29, 2020 at 06:43am at Wyandot County Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center in Upper Sandusky. Robert was born on January 17, 1921 in Carey, Ohio, to Hobart and Bertha (Baldwin) Tong. He married Mary Jane Tong on June 16, 1940. She is survived by two children, Robert (Dace) Tong, Jr., of Lima, and Sue Tong of Morral; three grandchildren, Nik (Stacy) Tong, Aaron (Fiancé Lauren)...

Terra Leora Vera age 41, of Findlay, Ohio passed away on Monday, September 28, 2020 at 12:22pm at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay.    She was born on February 16, 1979 in Marion Ohio to Terry L. and Penny (Dyer) Barney.  Terra’s father just recently has passed and her mother survives in Benton.  She married Bradley Vera on June 29, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada and he survives.   Terra is also survived by her sister Ashley (Chris) Hannigan of Carey. ...

  Nancy Ann Karcher, age 71 of rural Nevada, Ohio passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at 7:57pm at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.   Nancy was born on July 28, 1949 in Marion, Ohio to the late Earl and Darlene (Thompson) Dodson.  She was married to Danny Karcher in 1976 who survives.  Nancy is preceded in death by her late husband Steven Benson, son Troy Benson and brother Bill Dodson.   Nancy is survived by two sons: Steven Benson of...

Neil R. Kinley, age 89, of Upper Sandusky, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at Marion General Hospital.   Neil was born on November 12, 1930 in Upper Sandusky to Howard and Helen (Hurd) Kinley, both of whom are deceased.  He married Janet Dutt on August 19, 1950 and she survives.   He is survived by his 2 children, Debbie (Sadler) Barnhardt of Charlotte, North Carolina and Phil (Melissa) Kinley of Marion. 2 grandchildren, Seth (Alyson) Kinley and Lauren...

Jean “Betty” Riley-Gustin, age 97, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at her daughter’s home in Marion, Ohio.   Betty was born on February 16, 1923 in Mt. Zion – Crawford County, Ohio to William R. and Alma E. (Martin) Brooks and they preceded her in death. Jean was married to Charles Riley on July 24, 1943 in Lafayette, Louisiana, and he preceded her in death on December 31, 1983. Betty then married Robert Gustin on October 30, 1988 and he...

Steve L. Ekleberry, age 59, of Upper Sandusky, Ohio passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at 6:00am at Marion General Hospital.    Steve was born on August 4, 1961 in Upper Sandusky to Lary and Marie (Gerber) Ekleberry, who both survive in Upper Sandusky.  He married Sharon Hartschuh on April 26, 1981 and she survives.   He is survived by his 2 daughters, Emma (Rob) Vent of Kirby, and Adelee (Eric) Bowman of Carey.  2 grandchildren Eli and Olivia...

On April 20th, 2020 Grove “Bud” Welch died at home the same way he lived, with faith and trust in God.   Born in Marion, Ohio March 6, 1926 to John and Ethyl Welch, he was welcomed by two sisters all now deceased.  Grove graduated from Nevada High School in May 1944.  Two months later he was drafted into the Army, shipped to France, and served among replacement troops following the Battle of the Bulge.      Following the war he first...